As a Training Specialist, you will be responsible for modifying and delivering pre-developed training courses in high voltage switching, electrical safety, and general safety topics that comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and Metropolitan policies and procedures. You will also be responsible for delivering the related training to MWD staff via in person, webinar, or hybrid platforms as well as perform hands on practical assessments (electrical). Additionally, you will perform equipment-related and hands-on practical assessments associated with assigned training deliveries and assist the instructor for the Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Schedule: 4/10 - (Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm)
Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:High school diploma or general education development test (GED) and six years of occupational experience in the subject matter areas including at least two years at the journey-level; or an Associate’s degree and four years of occupational experience in the subject matter areas including at least two years at the journey-level; or
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Subject matter area is defined as: experience presenting training within the electrical field; and/or experience as a journey level electrician responsible for high voltage switching and providing on-the-job-training to electrical apprentices.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s):
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).